San Lawrenz, Malta
The Azure Window and the Blue Hole
Two geological phenomena in one precarious locale: a towering stone window, and a deep blue void.
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San Lawrenz, Malta
Two geological phenomena in one precarious locale: a towering stone window, and a deep blue void.
Waitomo, New Zealand
Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.
Coromandel, New Zealand
This incredible narrow-gauge mountain railway was created by a ceramic artist.
Montpellier, France
This plaza is home to a number of works, including Montpellier‘s own Arc de Triomphe.
Arles, France
This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.
Dolceacqua, Italy
Claude Monet immortalized this medieval bridge in two of his paintings.
Menton, France
Every year, the town of Menton, France, turns lemons and oranges into giant sculptures depicting windmills, dragons, and more.
Saint-Léger-de-Peyre, France
A sanctuary for wolves in a community which once trembled in fear of the murderous "Beast of Gévaudan."
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France
A natural arch carved by a river gave its name to the so-called "Cave of Forgotten Dreams."
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Aigues-Mortes, France
This salt marsh in Southern France is as pink as the flamingos that inhabit it.
Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.
Nîmes, France
The lost Latin words were reconstructed using the holes from the nails that once pinned them in place.
Rotorua, New Zealand
Major tourist destination known for its bubbling mud-pools and hot thermal springs.
Auckland, New Zealand
A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
Bourail, New Caledonia
A beachside monolith shaped by years of waves crashing against hard quartz.
Farino, New Caledonia
This peaceful path through the jungle is surrounded by songbirds and complete with a waterfall.
Nouméa, New Caledonia
The best place to encounter plants and animals that can only be found in New Caledonia.
Nouméa, New Caledonia
Marvel of green building techniques that sings with the wind.